Category: Sports Awards

USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils latest Baseball Player of the Year watchlist

Play ball! The opening list of Baseball Player of the Year candidates has landed.

High school baseball has been woven into the storied fabric of America’s pastime for decades, with the stars of today creating the origin stories of collegiate and MLB dreams tomorrow. And that classic baseball storyline still holds true today, where the talent at the high school level has seemingly increased from the West to the East, the North and the South.

This spring has been no exception, with individual performances on the baseball diamond creating plenty of conversations and recognition — of which one standout player will eventually receive a grand tip of the cap in August, when the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards showcases top athletes from across the U.S.

The HSSA is the country’s largest high school athletic recognition program, with 20 regional programs and a national awards program that honors athletic achievement. Part of that spotlight shines on the talented baseball athletes, which includes this impressive group who have landed on the 2024 watchlist for the HSSA Baseball Player of the Year.

Okemos’ Caleb Bonemer swings at a Mason pitch during the seventh inning on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Mason High School.

Daniel Arambula — SR, 3B | Yucaipa High School | Yucaipa, California

Cade Arrambide — SR, C | Tomball High School | Tomball, Texas

Charlie Bates — SR, SS | Palo Alto High School | Palo Alto, California

Alec Blair — JR, OF | De La Salle High School | Concord, California

Caleb Bonemer — SR, SS | Okemos High School | Okemos, Michigan

Mason Brassfield — SR, LHP | Bakersfield Christian High School | Bakersfield, California

Bryden Bull — JR, OF | Las Vegas High School | Las Vegas, Nevada

Slade Caldwell — SR, OF | Valley View High School | Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cam Caminiti — SR, LHP | Saguaro High School | Scottsdale, Arizona

Levi Clark — SR, C | Walton High School | Marietta, Georgia

Bryce Clavon — SR, SS | Kell High School | Marietta, Georgia

Derek Curiel — SR, OF | Orange Lutheran High School | West Covina, California

JD Dix — SR, SS | Whitefish Bay High School | Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Casan Evans — SR, RHP | St. Pius X High School | Houston, Texas

Theodore Gillen — SR, SS | Westlake High School | Austin, Texas

Cannon Goldin — JR, OF | Buford High School | Buford, Georgia

Trey Gregory-Alford — SR, RHP | Coronado High School | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Konnor Griffin — SR, UTL/RHP | Jackson Preparatory School | Jackson, Mississippi

Jack Haferkamp — SR, OF | Santa Fe Christian Schools | Carlsbad, California

Owen Hall — SR, RHP | Edmond North High School | Edmond, Oklahoma

Josh Hammond — JR, RHP | Westchester Country Day High School | High Point, North Carolina

Seth Hernandez — JR, RHP | Corona High School | Corona, California

Ethan Holliday — JR, SS | Stillwater High School | Stillwater, Oklahoma

Teagan Kuhns — SR, RHP | Chambersburg Area Senior High School | Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Kaiden Lopez — SR, OF | Oviedo High School | Oviedo, Florida

Burke Mabeus — SR, C | Bishop Gorman High School | Las Vegas, Nevada

Chase Mobley — SR, RHP | Durant High School | Plant City, Florida

PJ Morlando — SR, OF/1B | Summerville High School | Summerville, South Carolina

Michael Mullinax — SR, OF | North Cobb Christian School | Kennesaw, Georgia

Xavier Neyens — JR, 3B | Mount Vernon High School | Mount Vernon, Washington

Dante Nori — SR, OF | Northville High School | Northville, Michigan

Sebastian Norman — JR, 3B | Glendale High School | Springfield, Missouri

Joey Oakie — SR, RHP | Ankeny Centennial High School | Ankeny, Iowa

Owen Paino — SR, SS | Roy C. Ketcham High School | Wappingers Falls, New York

Erik Parker — SR, SS | North Gwinnett High School | Suwanee, Georgia

Braylon Payne — SR, OF | Lawerence E. Elkins High School | Missouri City, Texas

Marcos Paz — JR, RHP | Hebron High School | Carrollton, Texas

Ty Peeples — JR, OF | Franklin County High School | Carnesville, Georgia

Fabio Peralta — SR, OF | Miami Christian School | Miami, Florida

Bryce Rainer — SR, SS | Harvard-Westlake High School | Los Angeles, California

Drew Rogers — SR, C | Hamilton High School | Chandler, Arizona

William Schmidt — SR, RHP | Catholic High School | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Anson Seibert — SR, RHP | Blue Valley Southwest High School | Overland Park, Kansas

Trey Snyder — SR, SS | Liberty North High School | Liberty, Missouri

Levi Sterling — SR, RHP | Notre Dame High School | Sherman Oaks, California

Tate Strickland — SR, RHP | Harrison High School | Kennesaw, Georgia

Zach Swanson — SR, RHP | Toutle Lake High School | Toutle Lake, Washington

Landon Victorian — SR, RHP | Barbe High School | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Carson Wiggins — SR, RHP | Roland High School | Roland, Oklahoma

Quentin Young — JR, 3B | Oaks Christian High School | Westlake Village, California

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Boys Bowler of the Year nominees

High school stars on the lanes from the 2023-24 season

The top high school boys bowlers from across the country have been selected, with these 25 talented athletes making up the 2023-24 ALL-USA TODAY roster.

Each will now have the chance to be named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Boys Bowler of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show, here is a look at the ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Bowling Team.

Congratulations to each of the nominees!

NJSIAA individual bowling finals at Bowlero North Brunswick on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. St. Joseph sophomore Will Cunningham (left) congratulates teammate Kai Strothers after the boys stepladder final. Strothers won, 239-218, for his second straight state title.

Ethan Ackerman, Trinity High School (Kentucky) — SR

Jayden Brown, Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School (Florida) — FR

Aiden Cowan, Marshalltown High School (Iowa) — SO

William Cunningham, Saint Joseph High School (New Jersey) — SR

Alex Davis, Columbia Central High School (Tennessee) — JR

Luke Eaton, Spain Park High School (Alabama) — SR

John-Michael Farthing, Cabot High School (Arkansas) — SO

Brennan Heck, Papillion La Vista South High School (Nebraska) — JR

Ethan Hively, United High School (Ohio) — SR

Brayden Holliman, Lewisburg High School (Mississippi) — JR

Charlie Hunt, Hononegah High School (Illinois) — SR

Logan Jackson, Northwest Rankin High School (Mississippi) — SR

Cameron Kennedy, Corning-Painted Post High School (New York) — SR

Anthony Manetta, Comsewogue High School (New York) — SR

Garrett Nelson, East Central High School (Mississippi) — SR

Keaton Ostrowski, Rush-Henrietta High School (New York) — SR

Nick Pappas, Skutt Catholic High School (Nebraska) — JR

Jack Pearson, Seneca High School (New Jersey) — SR

Jacob Racsumberger, East Senior High School (New York) — SR

Rhett Ryman, Turner High School (Kansas) — JR

Isaiah Shannon, Kettering Fairmont High School (Ohio) — SR

Mason Snow, Silverado High School (Nevada) — SR

Kai Strothers, Saint Joseph High School (New Jersey) — SO

Jameson Vanier, Kearsley High School (Michigan) — SO

Sam Vollenweider, Brother Martin High School (Louisiana) — JR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Girls Bowler of the Year nominees

High school stars on the lanes from the 2023-24 season

The top high school bowlers from across the country have been selected, with these 25 talented girls making up the 2023-24 ALL-USA TODAY roster.

Each will now have the chance to be named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Girls Bowler of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show, we’re pleased to announce ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Girls Bowling Team.

A huge congratulations to each of these athletes …

NJSIAA individual bowling finals at Bowlero North Brunswick on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

Kate Ackerman, Maple Hill High School (New York) — SR

Arianno Araujo, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (Illinois) — SR

Haylee Bates, Fremont High School (Nebraska) — SR

Angelica Blimegger, West Boca Raton High School (Florida) — JR

Malia Briggs, Chambersburg Area Senior High School (Pennsylvania) — SO

Macy Bromley, Hardin County High School (Tennessee) — SR

Emma Cadwell, Holt High School (Michigan) — SO

Cadence Cagnolatti, St. Amant High School (Louisiana) — SR

Annabelle Carter, Gloucester County Institute of Technology (New Jersey) — SO

Olyvia Choura, Eisenhower High School (Kansas) — SR

Kendall Craig, Henry Clay High School (Kentucky) — JR

Brooklyn Gaines, Desoto Central High School (Mississippi) — SO

Kaitlyn Greenaway, Boardman High School (Ohio) — JR

Jayme Harvey, Northside High School (Arkansas) — JR

Jersi Jensen, Wayne High School (Nebraska) — SR

Kylee Kirchner, Vinton-Shellsburg High School (Iowa) — JR

Amelia Lemanowicz, Morris County School of Technology (New Jersey) — SR

Chloe Manifold, Hillsdale High School (Michigan) — SR

Lily Mattison, R.A. Long High School (Washington) — SR

Eliana Occhino, Christian Brothers Academy (New York) — JR

Michaela Palumbo, Mineola High School (New York) — SR

Ada Querin, West Valley High School (Washington) — SR

Kaylee Russell, Carrollton High School (Ohio) — SO

Kalee Stockstill, Wichita Northwest High School (Kansas) — JR

Tamia Yeager, Spanaway Lake High School (Washington) — JR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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Meet the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards All-USA TODAY Defensive Football Team

Each of the 25 athletes will have a chance to be named Defensive Football Player of the Year.

The nominees for National Defensive Football Player of the Year highlight just how great—and competitive— the 2023 high school season was, with the 25 players listed below each creating headlines every Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or any time the team stepped onto the gridiron.

A literal Super 25, the list comprises of big-name talents who have moved on to top college programs, plus a few from future graduating classes to keep an eye on this season.

From this team of top performers across the country, the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards will choose one Player of the Year in August — a perfect pregame celebration ahead of the anticipated 2024 season.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the 2023-24 HSSA ALL-USA TODAY Defensive Football Team.

Oak Grove High School’s PJ Woodland (11) runs the ball during the 7A tournament game against Brandon High School in the 2023 high school football championships on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2023 in Brandon, Miss.

Keylan Abrams, EDGE, DeSoto High School (Texas) — JR

Tyler Atkinson, LB, Grayson High School (Georgia) — SO

Armondo Blount, DL, Miami Central High School (Florida) — SR

KJ Bolden, S, Buford High School (Georgia) — SR

Sammy Brown, LB, Jefferson High School (Georgia) — SR

Zabien Brown, DB, Mater Dei High School (California) — SR

Kedrick Burley, EDGE, St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Florida) — SR

Anquon Fegans, S, Thompson High School (Alabama) — JR

Elijah Griffin, DL, Savannah Christian Preparatory School (Georgia) — JR

LJ McCray, DL, Mainland High School (Florida) — SR

TayQuon McKinney, EDGE, Louisville High School (Mississippi) — JR

Koi Perich, S, Esko High School (Minnesota) — SR

Brayden Platt, LB, Yelm High School (Washington) — SR

Dorian Pringle, LB, Washington High School (Ohio) — SR

Ronnie Royal III, DB, Gulf Shores High School (Alabama) — SR

Devin Sanchez, DB, North Shore High School (Texas) — JR

Justin Scott, DL, St. Ignatius College Prep (Illinois) — SR

Aaron Scott Jr., DB, Springfield High School (Ohio) — SR

Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville High School (Texas) — SR

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, St. John Bosco High School (California) — SR

Deshawn Warner, EDGE, Desert Edge High School (Arizona) — SR

Ari Watford, EDGE, Maury High School (Virginia) — JR

Justin Williams, LB, Oak Ridge High School (Texas) — SR

Marcelles Williams, DB, St. John Bosco High School (California) — SR

PJ Woodland, DB, Oak Grove High School (Mississippi) — SR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Boys Wrestler of the Year nominees

High school stars on the wrestling mat from the 2023-24 season

Next up on the mat are 25 talented wrestlers who make up the 2023-24 ALL-USA TODAY HSSA roster.

Each will now have the chance to be named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Boys Wrestler of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show showcasing athletes from 35 different high school sports, here is the ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Wrestling Team.

A massive congratulations to each of these talented athletes …

West Bend West junior Cole Mirasola raises two fingers after repeating as a state champion, this time at the 285 weight class after winning last year at 195.

Sawyer Bartelt, 215, South Dade High School (Florida) — SR

Bo Bassett, 138, Bishop McCort High School (Pennsylvania) — SO

Ethan Birden, 160, Dublin Coffman High School (Ohio) — SR

Marcus Blaze, 126, Perrysburg High School (Ohio) — JR

Ben Davino, 132, Sr. Charles East High School (Illinois) — SR

PJ Duke, 160, Minisink Valley High School (New York) — JR

Angelo Ferrari, 175, Melissa High School (Texas) — SR

Jax Forrest, 126, Bishop McCort High School (Pennsylvania) — SO

Koy Hopke, 285, Amery High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Dillan Johnson, 285, Joliet Catholic Academy (Illinois) — SR

Anthony Knox, 120, Saint John Vianney High School (New Jersey) — JR

Rune Lawrence, 195, Frazier High School (Pennsylvania) — SR

LaDarion Lockett, 152, Stillwater High School (Oklahoma) — JR

Brock Mantanona, 152, Palm Desert High School (California) — SR

Seth Mendoza, 126, Mt. Carmel High School (Illinois) — JR

Cody Merrill, 285, Gilroy High School (California) — JR

Connor Mirasola, 195, West High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Cole Mirasola, 220, West High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Kollin Rath, 145, Bethlehem Catholic High School (Pennsylvania) — SR

Landon Robideau, 150, St. Michael-Albertville High School (Minnesota) — JR

Navarro Schunke, 285, Brandon Valley High School (South Dakota) — SR

Luke Simcox, 144, Central Mountain High School (Pennsylvania) — SR

Aeoden Sinclair, 195, Milton High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Gage Wright, 175, Parkersburg South High School (West Virginia) — SR

Daniel Zepeda, 138, Gilroy High School (California) — JR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Girls Wrestler of the Year nominees

High school stars on the wrestling mat from the 2023-24 season

Turning the spotlight on the high school wrestling mat, the talented wrestlers from girls teams across the country take center stage, with these 25 athletes making up the 2023-24 ALL-USA TODAY HSSA roster.

Each will now have the chance to be named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Girls Wrestler of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show that will showcase athletes from 35 different high school sports, here is the ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Girls Wrestling Team.

A huge congratulations to each of these talented athletes …

Freeport’s Cadence Diduch points to the crowd after winning the IHSA state championship at 135 pounds on February. 24, 2024, at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

Molly Allen, 125, Riverside-Oakdale High School (Iowa) — JR

Carley Ceshker, 140, Badger High School (Wisconsin) — SO

Heather Crull, 106, Northeastern High School (Indiana) — JR

Cadence Diduch, 132, Freeport High School (Illinois) — SR

Anaya Falcon, 105, Walnut High School (California) — SR

Jordyn Fouse, 135, Bishop McCort High School (Pennsylvania) — JR

Piper Fowler, 170, Cleveland High School (Tennessee) — JR

Persaeus Gomez, 130, Pomona High School (Colorado) — SR

Isabella Marie Gonzales, 115, Clovis East High School (California) — JR

Savannah Isaac, 190, Whitmer High School (Ohio) — SR

Audrey Jimenez, 106, Sunnyside High School (Arizona) — SR

Aubre Krazer, 130, Easton Area High School (Pennsylvania) — JR

Violette Lasure, 140, Chestnut Ridge High School (Pennsylvania) — FR

Everest Leydecker, 120, Desert Vista High School (Arizona) — SO

Sabrina Nauss, 190, Brighton High School (Michigan) — SR

Madison Nieuwenhuis, 100, Plainwell High School (Michigan) — SO

Adriana Palumbo, 170, Pleasantville High School (New York) — JR

Isabella Renfro, 190, Seneca High School (Missouri) — SR

Jasmine Robinson, 170, Allen High School (Texas) — SR

Duda Rodrigues, 152, Newport Harbor High School (California) — SR

Naomi Simon, 170, Decorah High School (Iowa) — SR

Gemma Templeman, 235, Rocklin High School (California) — SR

Nebi Tsarni, 152, Watkins Mill High School (Maryland) — SR

Morgan Turner, 105, Bremen High School (Illinois) — SO

Bella Williams, 135, Edmond North High School (Oklahoma) — JR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Girls Hockey Player of the Year nominees

High school stars on the ice from the 2023-24 season

The top girls hockey players from across the country have been unveiled, with these 25 athletes making up the 2023-24 ALL-USA HSSA roster.

Each will now have the chance to be named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Girls Hockey Player of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show, here is the ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Girls Hockey Team.

A huge congratulations to each of these talented athletes …

BFA’s Bri Jarvis rushes across the blue line.

Ashlyn Abrahamson, F, Devils Lake High School (North Dakota) — SR

Sofie Ancona, F, University Liggett School (Michigan) — SR

Lindzi Avar, F, Minnetonka High School (Minnesota) — SR

Ava Bartoli, D, Berlin High School (New Hampshire) — SR

Zoie Campbell, G, Dimond High School (Alaska) — SR

Autumn Cooper, F, Superior High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Riley Dunn, F, Pinkerton Academy (New Hampshire) — SR

Lauren Fox, D, Walled Lake Northern High School (Michigan) — SR

Emerson Homa, F, Gorham High School (Maine) — SR

Bri Jarvis, F, Bellows Free Academy (Vermont) — SR

Mackenzie Jones, D, Andover High School (Minnesota) — JR

Kate Kosobud, D, Moorhead High School (Minnesota) — SR

Maeve Lee, F, Hanover High School (New Hampshire) — SR

Ilsa Lindaman, F, Marshall School (Minnesota) — SR

Grace McCoshen, D, Northfield High School (Minnesota) — SR

Anna McGinty, G, Duxbury High School (Massachusetts) — SR

Brynn McKenney, D, Cheverus High School (Maine) — SR

Ayla Puppe, F, Northfield High School (Minnesota) — SR

Jessica Sperling, F, Morristown Beard School (New Jersey) — SR

Josie St. Martin, F, Stillwater Area High School (Minnesota) — SR

Adreanna Stamper, F, Cranbrook Kingswood Schools (Michigan) — SR

Kendall Sundby, D, St. Croix Central High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Mikayla Talbot, F, Cheverus High School (Maine) — SR

Jordin Williams, F, Brewer High School (Maine) — JR

Grace Zhan, G, Hill-Murray School (Minnesota) — SR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Boys Hockey Player of the Year nominees

High school stars on the ice from the 2023-24 season

The top boys hockey players from across the country have been unveiled, with these 25 athletes making up the 2023-24 ALL-USA HSSA roster.

Each will now have the chance at being named the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Boys Hockey Player of the Year in August. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated awards show, here is the ALL-USA HSSA Boys Hockey Team.

A huge congratulations to each of these talented athletes …

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Hunter Bauer, G, Minnetonka High School (Minnesota) — SR

Brent Beswick, F, Northern Highlands High School (New Jersey) — JR

Owen Buesgens, D, Chanhassen High School (Minnesota) — SR

Hagen Burrows, F, Minnetonka High School (Minnesota) — SR

Dylan Byrne, D, Memorial High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Griffin Crain, D, Bishop Hendricken High School (Rhode Island) — SR

Cam Duffany, F, Brighton High School (Michigan) — SR

Brady Esenwine, F, Saint Ignatius High School (Ohio) — SR

Wyatt Farrell, F, La Crescent-Hokah High School (Minnesota) — SR

Tanner Fearman, F, Queensbury High School (New York) — SR

Jackson Froysland, F, Byron Center High School (Michigan) — SR

Vincent Greene, F, Amery High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Kam Hendrickson, G, Chanhassen High School (Minnesota) — SR

Austin Lamer, D, Tomahawk High School (Wisconsin) — JR

Joey Mugaas, D, Orono High School (Minnesota) — SR

Jackson Nevers, F, Edina High School (Minnesota) — SR

Carson Pilgrim, F, Warroad High School (Minnesota) — SR

Cade Pratt, F, Byron Center High School (Michigan) — SR

Harper Searles, F, Centennial High School (Minnesota) — JR

John Stout, D, Minnetonka High School (Minnesota) — SR

Jake Struck, F, Olentangy Liberty High School (Ohio) — JR

Noah Urness, F, Roseau High School (Minnesota) — SR

Sam Wade, F, University School (Ohio) — SR

Louie Wehmann, F, Providence Academy (Minnesota) — SR

Rowan White, G, Edgewood High School (Wisconsin) — SR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Girls Basketball Player of the Year nominees

The 2023-24 ALL-USA team has been set.

Taking center stage on the hardwood are the nominees for Girls Basketball Player of the Year, a list of 25 athletes who stood out during the 2023-24 season.

Each will have the opportunity to be selected as Girls POY at the HSSA Sports Awards national show in August, which showcases top performers from around the high school sports landscape.

Until then, the HSS staff would like to congratulate all the athletes on this year’s ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Girls Basketball Team.

Clarksville’s Imari Berry (2) plays against Northeast during an high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Clarksville, Tenn.

Dee Alexander, G, Purcell Marian High School (Ohio) — JR

Imari Berry, G, Clarksville High School (Tennessee) — SR

Sienna Betts, F, Grandview High School (Colorado) — JR

Mikayla Blakes, G, Rutgers Preparatory School (New Jersey) — SR

Justice Carlton, F, Seven Lakes High School (Texas) — SR

Danielle Carnegie, G, Grayson High School (Georgia) — SR

Aaliyah Chavez, G, Monterey High School (Texas) — JR

Aaliyah Crump, G, Minnetonka High School (Minnesota) — JR

Jazzy Davidson, F, Clackamas High School (Oregon) — JR

Joyce Edwards, G, Camden High School (South Carolina) — SR

Kayleigh Heckel, G, Long Island Lutheran High School (New York) — SR

Avery Howell, F, Boise High School (Idaho) — SR

Zakiyah Johnson, F, Sacred Heart Academy (Kentucky) — JR

Zamareya Jones, G, North Pitt High School (North Carolina) — SR

Jordan Lee, F, Saint Mary’s High School (California) — SR

Britt Prince, G, Elkhorn North High School (Nebraska) — SR

Mackenly Randolph, F, Sierra Canyon School (California) — SR

Kennedy Smith, G, Etiwanda High School (California) — SR

Sarah Strong, F, Grace Academy (North Carolina) — SR

Syla Swords, F, Long Island Lutheran High School (New York) — SR

Kennedy Umeh, F, McDonogh School (Maryland) — SR

Kyndal Walker, G, St. John’s College High School (Washington, D.C.) — SR

Berry Wallace, F, Pickerington Central High School (Ohio) — SR

McKenna Woliczko, F, Archbishop Mitty High School (California) — SO

Allie Ziebell, G, Neenah High School (Wisconsin) — SR

From the HSSA

Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are  recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide.

Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Boys Basketball Player of the Year nominees

The 2023-24 ALL-USA team has been set.

The nominees for Boys Basketball Player of the Year have been released, a top-tier roster of 25 standouts who need little introduction.

From familiar last names that carry flashes of NBA highlights to 5-star phenoms to dynamic talents who helped their teams hold firm in the USA TODAY HSS Super 25 all season, the collective group will make deciding on the best of the best in August a tall task.

Until then, the HSS staff would like to extend a massive standing-O to each of the players selected this year.

And now … here is the ALL-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Basketball Team:

JCameron Boozer (12) during the Section 7 high school boys tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Ace Bailey, F, McEachern High School (Georgia) — SR

Jalil Bethea, G, Archbishop Wood High School (Pennsylvania) — SR

Flory Bidunga, C, Kokomo High School (Indiana) — SR

Annor Boateng, F, Little Rock Central High School (Arkansas) — SR

Cameron Boozer, F, Christopher Columbus High School (Florida) — JR

Carter Bryant, F, Centennial High School (California) — SR

Brayden Burries, G, Eleanor Roosevelt High School (California) — JR

Jacob Cofie, C, Eastside Catholic School (Washington) — SR

VJ Edgecombe, F, Long Island Lutheran High School (New York) — SR

Isaiah Evans, F, North Mecklenburg High School (North Carolina) — SR

Boogie Fland, G, Archbishop Stepinac High School (New York) — SR

Dylan Harper, G, Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey) — SR

Darren Harris, G, Paul VI Catholic High School (Virginia) — SR

Gicarri Harris, G, Grayson High School (Georgia) — SR

Morez Johnson, C, Thornton Township High School (Illinois) — SR

Kon Knueppel, F, Wisconsin Lutheran High School (Wisconsin) — SR

Jackson McAndrew, F, Wayzata High School (Minnesota) — SR

Trey McKenney, G, St. Mary’s Preparatory School (Michigan) — JR

Mercy Miller, G, Notre Dame High School (California) — SR

Koa Peat, F, Perry High School (Arizona) — JR

Trent Perry, G, Harvard-Westlake School (California) — SR

Travis Perry, G, Lyon County High School (Kentucky) — SR

Tahaad Pettiford, G, Hudson Catholic High School (New Jersey) — SR

Drake Powell, F, Northwood High School (North Carolina) — SR

Cam Scott, G, Lexington High School (South Carolina) — SR

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